by Bayo Oluwasanmi As expected, I met with a barrage of flak mostly from Northerners for my article “Yorubas, think. It’s Time To Go!” published July 15, 2017 on YNaija. Little minds are happy to stick in little ruts, smugly resisting change. Of all the devil’s tools for making Nigerians miserable, hypocrisy and self-delusion are... Read More

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Federalism, nigeria, opinion, Politics, restructuring, secession

August 2, 2017

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Opinion: Nigeria risks breaking up without restructuring

by Prof. Babs Onabanjo The handwriting is clear. The cloud is gathering. Our dear country Nigeria is sitting on a gun pounder, waiting to explode. Nigeria has remained in the tunnel of misery, including fighting an avoidable civil war which claimed over a million lives. The drum of war is being played in many... Read More

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biafra, Federalism, nigeria, opinion, restructuring, secession, Unitary system of government

July 4, 2017

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Opinion: Nigeria deserves better

by Samuel Akinnuga Dear Nigerians, Please accept this very kindly. It is from the heart of a concerned young Nigerian. I am just a little over 2 decades old so I cannot claim to know much or to have experienced some of the epoch-making eras in our country’s history but I have had... Read More

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biafra, Federalism, nigeria, opinion, Politics, secession

July 3, 2017

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Opinion: Between El Rufai’s lies and the “Restructuralists”’ realism

by Jude Ndukwe In an interview granted Channels Television recently, El Rufai in his usual manner sounded rash, brash, saucy, arrogant, insolent and illogical while answering questions on the groundswell of agitations for a restructured Nigeria that has gained currency in our polity recently. He went on to arrogate to himself possession of the alpha-knowledge... Read More

Opinion

el rufai, Federalism, nigeria, opinion, restructuring

July 1, 2017

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Dele Momodu: What exactly are we restructuring?

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me say categorically that I’ve never seen a country where the citizens like to argue over every miniscule issue like Nigeria. We are a country of absolutism. Every now and then we just enjoy coming up with highfalutin theories out of the blues and everyone begins to recycle and... Read More

Opinion

Dele Momodu, Federalism, nigeria, opinion, Politics, restructuring

June 23, 2017

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Opinion: The type of restructuring Nigeria needs

by Jide Ojo For quite some time now, there has been a clamour for the restructuring of Nigeria. Not a few people, I inclusive, believe that the solution to the heightening socio-political tension currently being experienced in Nigeria lies in making our federal system of government work better. Since the June 6, 2017 provocative Arewa... Read More

Opinion

democracy, Federalism, nigeria, opinion, self determination

June 23, 2017

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Our common enemy is the corrupt political class | Labour unions tell Nigerians

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have said the ruling political elite should be held responsible for the hardship in the country. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, and the TUC President, Bobboi Kaigama said this during a joint press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. The labour leaders condemned the threats from... Read More

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corrupt, Federalism, hardship, nlc, political class, TUC

June 19, 2017

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Peregrino Brimah: Petition for the FG to restore Nigeria’s true federalism

by Peregrino Brimah This petition is initiated in the interest of the progress and prosperity of Nigeria. Restoring Nigeria’s True Federalism is a clamour by the North and South, East and West and is frankly long overdue. We hope the government will listen to the cry of its people. While campaigning for the presidency in 2011, President Muhammadu... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, Coup, Federal Government, Federalism, nigeria, opinion, Peregrino Brimah, petition, political power, Politics

June 16, 2017

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Opinion: This is why Nigeria should be restructured

by Jide Ojo Rebellion cannot exist without the feeling that somewhere, in some way, you are justified – Albert Camus The call for restructuring has never been this strident. Virtually on daily basis the trending news is about the need to restructure this country, Nigeria. The demand by Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign... Read More

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democracy, Federalism, MASSOB, Niger Delta, nigeria, opinion, restructuring

June 10, 2017

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Dele Momodu: Before they set Nigeria ablaze again

Fellow Nigerians, let me confess my sadness over the unfortunate, illogical and irrational bickering and grandstanding going on all over our dear beloved country at the moment. At the outset of my epistle today, let me confess my exceptional love for this country named Nigeria. Say what you will, Nigeria was created great despite the... Read More

Opinion

#NewNigeriaConcert, Constitution, Dele Momodu, Federalism, opinion, Politics, secession

March 23, 2017

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The Thread: Governors are not the problem; it’s our broken system

Everyday, we learn something more shocking than the day before. It might be brutal killings by Fulani herdsmen, or sudden massacres in Zaki Biam or a Senator who never went to school or an SGF bleeding IDPs dry- it’s always one thing or another. @KingDouyeAlfred says not to lay the blame for these happenings at... Read More

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Broken system, corruption, Federalism, governors, nigeria, Republic, The Thread

March 4, 2017

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Pius Adesanmi: Federalism is doing Like This

by Pius Adesanmi One of the more curious consequences of President Buhari’s prolonged medical absence from Nigeria and the criminalization of questions about his condition by the President’s people is an emergent practice of federalism which speaks to Nigeria’s tendency to bastardise just about everything she touches. For the record, we already practice a bastardised... Read More

Aregbesola, Audu Maikori, el rufai, Federalism, Godwin Emefiele, govrnment bullies, Masari Pius Adesanmi, nigeria, Osinbajo

March 1, 2017

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The Thread: Here’s why our states need to become self-sufficient

Everyone agrees- at least most do- that the current system we are running in Nigeria, where states look up to the Federal government for their daily bread is neither tenable nor efficient. @damisiabijo compares two states both earning income from the FG and these are his reviews. Do see below: True.

Opinion

calabar, Federal Allocations, Federalism, kano, lagos, nigeria, Regional Governance, states

February 7, 2017

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria, a hell hole for Christians

by Femi Fani-Kayode We will defeat radical Islamic terrorism and we will not allow it to take root in our country…….we will wipe it off the face of the earth”- President Donald J. Trump. Now that is a real President talking! Sadly our ailing Head of State does not possess such a mindset and neither... Read More

Opinion

boko haram, Douglas Murray, Federalism, Femi Fani-Kayode, Fulani herdsmen, Nigel Farage, Northern Christians, President Donald Trump, President Jonathan, Putin, Right wjng leanings

December 13, 2016

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Restructuring the nation is not synonymous to call for its breakup – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says there are legitimate reasons to demand the restructuring of the nation. Atiku, who stated this while speaking during the launch of a book titled: ‘Nigerian Federalism: Continuing Quest for Stability and Nation-building,’ said the call for restructuring is not the same as calling for the nation’s break up. “Those who... Read More

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atiku abubakar, breakup, Federalism, nation, Regional governments, restructuring

November 29, 2016

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Adeboro Odunlami: Use your legs [NEW VOICES]

Dear Nigeria, All the decades you have lived, there’s only one thing to say to you: you deserve better. On the operating table of colonialism and ease of administration, you were sewn together. Putting together pieces and parts that do not necessarily belong together, they made you who you are. When the surgeon introduced you... Read More

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colonialism, Federalism, independence, nigeria, youth

October 27, 2016

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The Thread: Nigerians hate each other

Ever dared to browse through the comments section of any online Nigerian daily? You most likely will be stopped in your tracks by the volume of vitriol oozing from the pages. @KingDouyeAlfred is concerned about it, and has explained in basic terms what he thinks might be the cause, and what the solution is . Please... Read More

Federalism, nigerians, Politics, Tribal divisions, Unitary system

October 26, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: This administration has a clear Northern agenda

by Cheta Nwanze A new pipeline is in the offing, from Port Harcourt to Kano. Then three new power plants. One in Kano, one in Kaduna, one in Abuja. This comes as more resources are being devoted to the search for oil in the North-East, then there’s that 3% of VAT thing, that somehow Kano... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, Economics, Federalism, nepotism, nigeria, Northe-East, oil production, Politics

October 23, 2016

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We need true federalism in Nigeria – Bakare

Presiding Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Dr. Tunde Bakare, says Nigeria should return to true federalism where states are allowed to control their own resources, The Punch reports. Bakare made this known on Saturday while delivering a speech he at the 14th anniversary of Foursquare Gospel Church, Asokoro, Abuja. He said devolution of powers should be put... Read More

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centre, Devolution of powers, Federalism, Foursquare gospel church, Tunde Bakare

October 13, 2016

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Opinion: Yorubas will not be used by Hausa-Fulanis in 2019

by Bayo Oluwasanmi “The statement from Yakasai is not surprising. That the Hausa-Fulani feudalists have consciously sought to monopolize power at the center is not a matter of speculation but of public record. They have consistently opposed progressive ideas that would chip away their hold on the center. The northerners have always fought against everything... Read More

colonialism, Federalism, nigeria, Northern Nigeria, political alliance, southern Nigeria, Tanko Yakassai

October 2, 2016

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Opinion: Northern Nigeria and the quest for Federalism

by Ugochukwu Amasike Once upon a time, before the era of coups and counter coups in pre-oil Nigeria, there were four financially independent and uninhibited regions, namely: Northern Region, Western Region, Mid-Western Region, and Eastern Region. They all maximised their unique comparative advantages for the development of their respective societies and for the overall development... Read More

agriculture, atiku abubakar, Federalism, nigeria, Northern Nigeria, osibanjo, political systems

September 9, 2016

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Opinion: Federalism- the long awaited Messiah

by Ugochukwu Amasike Nigeria and its people can no longer depend on the good will or integrity of politicians, no matter who they are or what they have done. We must now develop systems and processes that incentivise and reward good governance, whilst simultaneously ensuring the sanctioning of indolence, poor governance and plain folly. We... Read More

Federalism, nigeria, Politics

August 20, 2016

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Opinion: Political and fiscal federalism is the way for Nigeria – here’s why

by Ugochukwu Joseph Amasike One of the tragedies of the current unitary system of governance we practice and the consequential mono-product economy it’s foisted on the Nigerian Federation, is the transformation of Nigeria’s federating units into dependents and mere distribution centres. Today, Nigeria has states that are incapable of meeting the most elementary requirements of... Read More

Abuja, Amasike, Federalism, nigeria, Politics, Presidency, ugochukwu

August 7, 2016

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Akin Osuntokun: What is true Federalism?

“Initiate action to amend our Constitution with a view to devolving powers, duties and responsibilities to states and local governments in order to entrench true Federalism and the Federal spirit”- APC MANIFESTO As indicated, the quote above originated from the APC manifesto. I extracted it for a number of reasons. First is the specificity, clarity... Read More

Akin Osuntokun, Alani Akinrinade, APC, APC Manifesto, Federalism, nigeria, PDP, Politics, True Federalism, Yemi Osinbajo

July 30, 2016

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Tunde Bakare slams northerners opposing restructuring

Tunde Bakare, the General Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly and former running mate of President Muhammadu Buhari has slammed the northern elders who are opposed to the call for the restructuring of Nigeria. Speaking in Ibadan on Friday, the clergy man declared that the call for the restructuring of Nigeria is a call for true... Read More

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Federalism, Latter Rain Assembly, northern, restructuring, Tunde Bakare

July 12, 2016

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Opinion: Federalism and what it truly means

by Ugochukwu Joseph Amasike For many people, #Federalism is interpreted to mean “Resource Control”. They hear the word “Federalism” and they immediately think about oil and gas, and the Niger-Delta’s “Resource Control” agitations of times past. However, Federalism is NOT “Resource Control”, whilst a component, FEDERALISM is in essence a system of governance characterised by a... Read More

Amasike, Buhari, Federalism, law, legal, nigeria, states

July 12, 2016

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Opinion: The Yoruba people, Ijaws and true federalism

by Shenge Rahman Akanbi The recent meeting between some Yoruba politicians in old and new Afenifere and some leaders of the Ijaw Nation has once again brought to the fore the limitations of the strategies being deployed in the quest for True Federalism in Nigeria; a major consequence of which is the reduction of the pursuit... Read More

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Afenifere, discussions, Federalism, Ijaw, itsekiri, Meeting, secession, Yoruba

June 20, 2016

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Ayo Sogunro: Nigeria’s shareholding formula

By Ayo Sogunro The Nigerians I compare to corporate Directors in our continuing discussion on the Hierarchy of Nigerian Policy are the elected members of government. These are federal legislators, governors and deputies, the vice-president and, of course, the president. These “Directors” can make policy and appoint sub-policymakers without consultation with, or input by the... Read More

Ayo Sogunro, Federalism, hause, igbo, nigeria, president, regional, tradtional rulers, Yoruba

June 18, 2016

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Opinion: Why Nigerians must agree to disagree on the ‘Nigerian question’

By Ayodele Adio Just recently, former vice president Atiku Abubakar made bold proclamations on restructuring the Nigeria’s socio-political land scape. This time he wasn’t a lone wolf, other prominent Nigerians like Balarabe Musa and Dr Junaid Mohammed, just to mention but a few all seconded this fine line of thought. Let’s be frank, there is not... Read More

Atiku, awolowo, Balarabe, Buhari, Federalism, Niheria, north, Politics, socialism, south, south east

June 13, 2016

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Gana, Ekwueme, others agree with Atiku on ‘restructuring’ Nigeria

More prominent Nigerians have added their voices to the call for the restructuring of Nigeria, including former Vice-President, Alex Ekwueme; Afenifere chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo; and a former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar recently championed the calls for the restructuring of Nigeria. The trio made the call on Sunday in... Read More

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Opinion: Now that restructuring is dead, Yorubas must leave Nigeria!

Opinion: Nigeria risks breaking up without restructuring

Opinion: Nigeria deserves better

Opinion: Between El Rufai’s lies and the “Restructuralists”’ realism

Dele Momodu: What exactly are we restructuring?

Opinion: The type of restructuring Nigeria needs

Our common enemy is the corrupt political class | Labour unions tell Nigerians

Peregrino Brimah: Petition for the FG to restore Nigeria’s true federalism

Opinion: This is why Nigeria should be restructured

Dele Momodu: Before they set Nigeria ablaze again

The Thread: Governors are not the problem; it’s our broken system

Pius Adesanmi: Federalism is doing Like This

The Thread: Here’s why our states need to become self-sufficient

Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria, a hell hole for Christians

Restructuring the nation is not synonymous to call for its breakup – Atiku

Adeboro Odunlami: Use your legs [NEW VOICES]

The Thread: Nigerians hate each other

Cheta Nwanze: This administration has a clear Northern agenda

We need true federalism in Nigeria – Bakare

Opinion: Yorubas will not be used by Hausa-Fulanis in 2019

Opinion: Northern Nigeria and the quest for Federalism

Opinion: Federalism- the long awaited Messiah

Opinion: Political and fiscal federalism is the way for Nigeria – here’s why

Akin Osuntokun: What is true Federalism?

Tunde Bakare slams northerners opposing restructuring

Opinion: Federalism and what it truly means

Opinion: The Yoruba people, Ijaws and true federalism

Ayo Sogunro: Nigeria’s shareholding formula

Opinion: Why Nigerians must agree to disagree on the ‘Nigerian question’

Gana, Ekwueme, others agree with Atiku on ‘restructuring’ Nigeria

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